Monument record MDO30758 - Historic limestone quarrying and limekilns, Acton, Langton Matravers
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Summary
A extensive area of limestone quarrying with associated buildings, lime kilns, spoil heaps and 'shafts' are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the vicinity of Langton Matravers. The features are partially marked on the Ordance Survey 1st edition map and are likely to be of post medieval origin although an earlier date is possible.
Map
Type and Period (5)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- LIME KILN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HORSE WHIM (Early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century - 1901 AD to 1963 AD)
- DRESSING SHED (Early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century - 1901 AD to 1963 AD)
Full Description
A extensive area of limestone quarrying with associated buildings, lime kilns, spoil heaps and 'shafts' are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs in the vicinity of Langton Matravers <6-15>. The features are partially marked on the OS 1st edition map and are likely to be of post medieval origin although an earlier date is possible. The features are generally levelled or demolished although some features are still visible on the latest Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (16)
- <1> SWX1388 Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1994. Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region. 55.
- <2> SWX1388 Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1994. Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region. 56.
- <3> SWX1388 Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1994. Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region. 57.
- <4> SDO17683 Serial: English Heritage. 2000. Monument Protection Programme Quarrying IndustryStep 3.2 Additional Site Assessments Lancashire University Archaeological Unit,.. Dorset 7.
- <5> SDO14470 Unpublished document: Stanier, P. 2007. Burngate Pearce's Quarry, Langton Matravers, Purbeck, Dorset. Assessment and Recording..
- <6> SDO13391 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/187 4005-6.
- <7> SDO13400 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3399-3400.
- <8> SDO13390 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/187 4008-9.
- <9> SDO13399 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/163 3003-4.
- <10> SDO13406 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 286-7.
- <11> SDO13387 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4224-5.
- <12> SDO13389 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 287-8.
- <13> SDO13388 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3401-2.
- <14> SDO13386 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/163 3005-6.
- <15> SDO13381 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/187 4010-1.
- <16> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1466640.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9840 7869 (2308m by 1486m) (497 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 166
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1466640
Record last edited
Apr 17 2023 6:46AM
